retreating
re-treat-ing
adjective
Moving back or withdrawing from a previous position or state.
"His hairline was noticeably retreating."
verb
The action of moving back or withdrawing from a place or situation.
"The enemy was retreating rapidly."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: hideaway, retreat, retirement, pull in one's horns, crawfish, back out, crawfish out, withdraw, back away, pull back, retrograde, retire
Antonyms: advance, advancement, forward motion, go on, march on, move on, onward motion, pass on, procession, progress, progression